The Wednesday games in Group B saw two teams guarantee their spot in the knock-out round and one team knows that they are going home after the round of games today. This means that the knock-out round still awaits for two teams in Group B and one team will be joining Iceland in heading home. Wednesday was a big day for action, including an Overtime match which will go down as one of the best of the tournament, but the action on Thursday looks set to be just as thrilling.
The results of Group B on September 9th were:
- Turkey 72 – Serbia 91
- Italy 89 – Germany 82
- Iceland 73 – Spain 99
Serbia were extremely comfortable in rolling over Turkey on their way to a 4-0 record. There is no doubt that Serbia have been extremely dominant in their games so far and the performance of Milos Teodosic, offering up 17 points, was a big factor in their win. Semih Erden was once again a big player for Turkey and his 13 points were a highlight for the losing side.
The Italy versus Germany game was a match that swung back and forth and even in Overtime, it looked hard to decide a winner until Italy pulled away at the end of the additional period. Danillo Gallinari offered up 25 points and 9 rebounds, as well as the match-turning points in overtime, and he was at the heart of everything positive that Italy provided in this game. Once again Dennis Schroeder was in excellent form for the Germans, with the NBA player providing 29 points.
Spain were always on top but not really in control until a period bridging the first and second half. In the end, the Spanish were comfortable as they moved on to a 2-2 record, but they will need to go again on Thursday against the group hosts. As you would expect, Pau Gasol was the forefront of the Spanish side, grabbing 21 points while Jon Steffanson offered up 17 points and 4 rebounds for the losing side. Iceland know that their tournament is over but they have performed well at times throughout the campaign.
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The previews for Group B on September 10th are:
Serbia v Italy
This is the game that will decide the group and even though both teams are already assured of qualifying, and Serbia are assured of finishing no lower than second, you can expect plenty of action and drama in this one. Both teams are coming into this game on the back of a decent win but the fact that Italy were taken to OT against the Germans on Thursday may have an impact on their freshness and ability to last the full game at full strength.
Given their form so far, you can only see the Serbians looking to top the group with a 5-0 record and setting up a favourable draw in Lille.
This is why you should take Serbia at -9, with odds of 1.90, for this game. When it comes to the Over/Under market, look to go UNDER 157.0 at odds of 1.90. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 10/09 12:00 (Spread Result: 92-82, Totals: 183) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 10/09 12:30 |  | Serbia |  | Italy | 157.0 | 1.90 | Over 157.0 | ||
| SPREAD | -9 | 1.90 | Serbia |  Bet ► | ||||||
Germany v Spain
This is a massive game and the home crowd in Berlin could have a big role to play in this game. A win is essential for both teams and while Spain should start as favourites for basketball reasons, it may be that the atmosphere could be a factor that decides the game. Both teams have players with NBA experience, so there will be players that are equipped to handle the pressure of this game, but there will be a need for everyone to stand up and be counted in this match.
While the Germans will be pumped for this match, you have to think that the Spanish skill and experience will pull through for this one.
Taking Spain at -9, at odds of 1.90, should be enough to get a return on this game. If you are looking for the Over/Under market, look to go OVER 154.5 at odds of 1.90. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 10/09 12:00 (Spread Result: 76-68, Totals: 153) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 10/09 15:45 |  | Germany |  | Spain | 154.5 | 1.90 | Over 154.5 | ||
| SPREAD | -9 | 1.90 | Spain | Bet ► | ||||||
Turkey v Iceland
For Turkey, it is very simple. If they beat Iceland in this game, they progress to the knock-out round and this is a state of affairs that the Turkish side will be more than happy to contend with. The Icelandic team are resigned to going home after this game, sitting with a 0-4 record as it stands. There is still a chance that the Icelandic side can avoid the bottom of the group though and they would love to change their record to a 1-4 record.
Turkey know that they need to win, so take Turkey at -14.5 at odds of 1.90. If you are keen to get involved with the Over/Under market, go OVER 157.5 at odds of 1.83. Bet Now!
| Tipster | Tip-off | Home Team | Away Team | O/U | Odds | Free Tip | Sportsbook | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIBA EuroBasket - Men tip locked in at 10/09 12:00 (Spread Result: 96.5-102, Totals: 213) | ||||||||||
| giorgio | 10/09 19:00 |  | Turkey |  | Iceland | 157.5 | 1.90 | Over 157.5 | ||
| SPREAD | -14.5 | 1.90 | Turkey | Bet ► | ||||||
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